Focus Group Discussion: Quiz / MBE 12802: Focus Group Discussion / MBE 12802- Module 7 / MBE 12802-Module 1 / MBE 12802- Course Overview / Teaching

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1. What is a focus group discussion (FGD) in qualitative research?

A. A one-to-one interview with a key informant B. An online survey using multiple-choice questions C. A guided group discussion where several participants share their views on a specific topic D. A statistical experiment with control and treatment groups

2. What is a commonly recommended number of participants in one focus group?

A. 2–3 participants B. Around 6–10 participants C. 20–25 participants D. More than 50 participants

3. What is the main role of the moderator in a focus group discussion?

A. To guide the discussion and ensure everyone has the chance to speak B. To answer questions on behalf of participants C. To control the room by giving a long lecture D. To record attendance only

4. In which situation is an FGD especially useful?

A. When confidential personal issues must be explored in depth B. When the researcher only needs numerical test scores C. When participants cannot meet at the same time D. When the researcher wants to explore shared views, similarities, and differences among participants

5. Which is an advantage of using focus group discussions?

A. Participants cannot interact with each other B. Participants can build on each other’s ideas during discussion C. Only one participant is allowed to speak D. It removes the need for a clear research question

6. Which is a common limitation of FGDs?

A. They never require any planning B. All participants always contribute equally C. A few dominant participants may influence the discussion D. The moderator’s role is not important

7. Which is most suitable as an opening question in an FGD?

A. Why do you disagree with the ministry? B. Don’t you think this programme is a failure? C. What is your exam score? D. Can you briefly share your experience with this programme?

8. Which sequence of questions is commonly used in FGD?

A. Opening questions → key questions → ending questions B. Ending questions → opening questions → key questions C. Only key questions D. Only demographic questions

9. When selecting participants for an FGD, the researcher usually aims for:

A. Groups with completely unrelated backgrounds B. Some level of similarity (e.g., role or experience) to encourage open discussion C. Only one age group, always children D. Only people who already agree on everything

10. What does “group dynamics” refer to in an FGD?

A. Only the number of people in the room B. The building where the discussion takes place C. How participants interact, influence each other, and respond during discussion D. The colour of the chairs used

11. Why are ground rules important in an FGD?

A. They help create a respectful and safe environment for sharing B. They allow some participants to talk all the time C. They stop participants from asking questions D. They ensure the moderator speaks the most

12. Which is an important ethical practice in FGD?

A. Sharing all comments with outsiders including names B. Recording discussion secretly without consent C. Forcing participants to agree with each other D. Explaining confidentiality and obtaining informed consent

13. What is a key role of the assistant moderator or note-taker in an FGD?

A. To lead the discussion instead of the moderator B. To take detailed notes about key points, non-verbal cues, and group dynamics C. To argue with participants D. To decide exam marks

14. How are FGD data usually analysed in qualitative research?

A. Only by counting how many people attended B. By calculating average exam scores C. By transcribing the discussion and coding for themes and patterns D. By deleting long comments

15. How can FGD contribute to triangulation in qualitative research?

A. By replacing all interviews and observations B. By ignoring document analysis C. By focusing only on one participant’s view D. By comparing FGD findings with interviews, observations, and documents

16. How should a moderator handle a dominant participant in an FGD?

A. Politely acknowledge their view and invite others to share B. Allow them to continue talking without limit C. Ignore quiet participants completely D. End the discussion early

17. How can a moderator encourage quieter participants to contribute?

A. By only asking questions to the loudest participants B. By gently inviting them by name and creating a supportive atmosphere C. By telling them they must agree with others D. By asking them to leave the discussion

18. Why is the seating arrangement important in an FGD?

A. It determines students’ exam marks B. It ensures no one can see each other C. It can help participants see one another and support open discussion D. It ensures everyone faces the wall

19. How are FGD sessions commonly recorded?

A. Only by memory B. Only by attendance list C. Only by photographs D. By audio/video recording and detailed note-taking (with consent)

20. What is reflexivity in the context of FGD?

A. Being aware of how the moderator’s background and assumptions may influence the discussion and interpretation B. Ignoring the moderator’s own views C. Asking participants to write the report D. Only focusing on time management

CBET Quiz – Focus Group Discussion (FGD)

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